The best books remind teens the Bible isn’t boring

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Apr 10, 2014 at 6:20 AMApr 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM

Dear readers, When my oldest son says he can’t wait for the next book in a series, I pay attention. And this series by Christa Kinde? Well, my loves-to-read boy loved every book and wanted more. So, I asked the author how she got her ideas and what books she would recommend. (You can find […]

Dear readers,

When my oldest son says he can’t wait for the next book in a series, I pay attention. And this series by Christa Kinde? Well, my loves-to-read boy loved every book and wanted more. So, I asked the author how she got her ideas and what books she would recommend. (You can find a photo album of teen books on the Simply Faithful Facebook page, and — also on Facebook — I happen to be giving away The Threshold Series, courtesy of Zonderkidz.)

Now, Christa…

Prissie Pomeroy never gave much thought to invisible things

until the day she met a boy she shouldnít have been able to see.

Iím often asked why I chose to write about angels. Supernatural things never fail to capture the imagination, so I borrowed a little from what the Scriptures tell us, pondered the possibilities, gave the details a tiny twist, and let the story take flight. The result is a four-book adventure about a girl who takes three very important things for grantedóher family, her friends, and her faith. God catches Prissieís attention in a miraculous way, proving He knew her needs even before she did.

Why do I write for tweens and teens? Maybe because I have five of them at home! While itís true that I write the kinds of books I love to read, Iím also conscious of the imprint stories can leave. My childhood reading list shaped my desires and influenced my decisions. Iím grateful to God for the good books that found their way into my hands. Because theyíve read my stories, my kids have collapsed into giggles, grabbed for tissues, cheered for right choices, and learned whatís dearest to their motherís heart.

In my opinion, the best books remind us that the Bible isnít boring, church isnít a chore, prayer connects us to our Maker, and Christians will stand out. Bible stories are given an interesting twist in the six-volume Passages series by Paul McCusker. Lovers of fantasy would enjoy the 10-volume Seven Sleepers series by Gilbert Morris. And a story Iíll never forget is The Heart Reader of Franklin High by Terri Blackstock.

To learn more, visit ChristaKinde.com and watch for monthly story installments at †Christian Fiction Online Magazine.

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